Cities are now called upon to submit nominations for the 2026 accessible city award, which is awarded to cities that have taken excellent steps to make them more accessible to people with disabilities.
The competition is organized by the European Commission in cooperation with the European Forum of Persons with Disabilities. It is aimed at all cities of the European Union (EU) that have over 50,000 residents. The winners of the 1st, the 2nd and 3rd Acts of the accessible city 2026 will receive from 150,000, 120,000 and 80,000 euros respectively. These awards are awarded to the winning cities to honor the work they have done, and support their further improvements in the field of accessibility.
In the context of its broader efforts to tackle housing problems, at the 2026 awards, the European Commission intends to award a special mention for ‘accessibility to housing’. This award will be given to a city that ensures the accessibility of people with disabilities and the elderly, while promoting equal access and financially affordable and quality living conditions for its citizens.
Other special references will be granted in prospective cities that are developing excellent project in a particular area, such as structured environment and public space; mobility, transport and relevant infrastructure; information and communication, including ICT; or public installations and services.
OR LightEuropean Commissioner for preparedness and equality, he said: “Accessibility is a right and not a privilege. It allows people with disabilities to fully participate in society. Cities are living nodes of cultural, economic and social activity. They play a key role in shaping the daily lives of their residents and their visitors. That is why cities can pioneer in building societies without exclusion. “
The winning cities will be announced at the awards ceremony, which will take place in Brussels, as part of a conference on the European Day of People with Disabilities, December 4-5, 2025. Cities concerned can submit their nominations by 9pm at 23pm.
Nikos Andritsos
Source :Skai
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